Tours & experiences

Hand-picked tours across New South Wales

Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around New South Wales for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

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391 tours
Sydney City Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (69)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Sydney City Walking Tour

A two-hour walking tour through Sydney's CBD that peels back layers of the city's turbulent past. You'll visit Australia's oldest European structures and learn about the convict era, Aboriginal dispossession, colonial rivalries, and the architects who shaped the skyline. The guide reveals lesser-known stories—corruption scandals, violent crimes, architectural ambitions—that built modern Sydney, moving through the CBD's most significant streets and laneways.

2 hoursfrom AUD $50
3-Hour Hunter Valley Scenic Helicopter Tour Including 3-Course Lunch from Cessnock
★ 5.0 (55)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

3-Hour Hunter Valley Scenic Helicopter Tour Including 3-Course Lunch from Cessnock

Rise above Hunter Valley's rolling vineyards on a private helicopter flight, taking in the patchwork of cellar doors and valleys that define Australia's premier wine region. After 30 minutes airborne, touch down for a three-course lunch at one of the valley's celebrated restaurants. The full experience runs 3–4 hours from Cessnock, combining aerial perspective with proper wining and dining on the ground.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $447
Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets
★ 5.0 (48)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

This 3-hour guided tour of Newcastle explores the city's coastal edges and hidden corners by minivan, stopping at five key sites for walking segments. You'll discover why locals favour certain beaches, heritage buildings, and neighbourhood eateries, moving at a pace that suits all fitness levels. The guide shares the history woven through Australia's second-oldest city, pointing out places worth returning to for meals or further exploration.

3 hoursfrom AUD $100
Whale Watching on Speed Boat with canopy from Sydney Harbour
★ 5.0 (20)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Whale Watching on Speed Boat with canopy from Sydney Harbour

Chase migrating whales across the Tasman Sea from Sydney Harbour aboard a high-speed catamaran built for close-range encounters. This 2-hour adrenaline-fuelled expedition gets you to the pods faster than traditional boats, with an open design that puts you metres from these marine giants. Waterproof jackets supplied; your guide handles navigation while you focus on capturing the moment.

2 hoursfrom AUD $139
Small-Group Surfing Lessons in Byron Bay
★ 4.9 (211)
Australia

Small-Group Surfing Lessons in Byron Bay

2 hoursfrom AUD $89
Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast
★ 4.9 (62)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast

This 10–12 hour coastal loop departs Sydney and sweeps down the South Coast, hitting waterfalls, dramatic lookouts, and three distinct beaches. You'll cross the engineering marvel of Sea Cliff Bridge, hunt for whales and dolphins from clifftops, explore the Kiama Blowhole, and finish at Cave Beach where kangaroos roam freely. Professional drone footage and stills capture the day; snorkelling gear, sunscreen, and snacks are supplied.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $245
Sydney Whale Watching on Small RIB
★ 4.9 (18)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sydney Whale Watching on Small RIB

A high-octane whale-watching run aboard a 12-person RIB that trades bulk for speed and access. You'll motor quickly to the feeding grounds off Sydney's coast where humpbacks and other cetaceans congregate, giving you more face-time with the animals and fewer fellow passengers. The crew knows their stuff—they'll explain what you're seeing as it happens. Two hours total. Whale sighting guaranteed or return free.

2 hoursfrom AUD $139
Private Luxury Tour: Tastes of the Hunter Valley
★ 4.9 (17)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Luxury Tour: Tastes of the Hunter Valley

Spend nine hours exploring Hunter Valley's finest independent wineries in a private vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit three boutique producers for tastings, pause for lunch showcasing regional ingredients at their peak, then cap the afternoon with chocolate matched to wines. Hotel transfers and all tastings included—no rushing between stops, no crowded tour groups.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1099
Sunset Harbour Bridge Kayak Escape
★ 4.9 (12)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Sunset Harbour Bridge Kayak Escape

Paddle across Sydney Harbour as the sun dips below the skyline, passing the Opera House and Bridge with a small group and local guide. This 90-minute evening kayak keeps you on calm water, timing the light show without the crowds of land-based viewpoints. You'll handle a sea kayak at an easy pace—no experience needed, though a baseline of fitness helps.

1h 30mfrom AUD $139
Pokolbin Wine Paddles
★ 4.8 (5)
Australia

Pokolbin Wine Paddles

1 hourfrom AUD $26
Whale Watching Terrigal
★ 4.5 (13)
Australia

Whale Watching Terrigal

1 hourfrom AUD $195
Orange Winery Region Hop On Hop Off
★ 4.5 (10)
Australia

Orange Winery Region Hop On Hop Off

1 hourfrom AUD $75
Relaxing 1.5-Hour Buffet Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
★ 4.4 (12)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Relaxing 1.5-Hour Buffet Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Spend 1 hour 45 minutes floating Sydney Harbour whilst eating your way through a buffet spread. The vessel cuts under the Harbour Bridge and sails past the Opera House, giving you three separate decks to claim a spot and watch the city skyline shift around you. Cold salads, warm mains, and sweets come out as you drift—straightforward, no fuss, decent feed with a view.

1h 45mfrom AUD $95
Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Wine & Canapes Evening Cruise
★ 4.2 (5)
Australia

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Wine & Canapes Evening Cruise

2h 30mfrom AUD $149
Sydney CABARET Dinner Cruise
★ 4.1 (24)
Australia

Sydney CABARET Dinner Cruise

2h 30mfrom AUD $175
Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Champagne Brunch Cruise
★ 4.0 (5)
Australia

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Champagne Brunch Cruise

2 hoursfrom AUD $119
Overnight Harbour Cruise Experience
★ 4.0 (1)
Australia

Overnight Harbour Cruise Experience

18 hoursfrom AUD $399
Blue Mountains Adventure Wild Boar Rock and Cable Car
★ 4.0 (1)
Australia

Blue Mountains Adventure Wild Boar Rock and Cable Car

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $158
Sydney Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
★ 4.0 (1)
Australia

Sydney Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

3 hoursfrom AUD $8
Printhie Wines Sparkling and Oyster Tasting
★ 3.0 (1)
Australia

Printhie Wines Sparkling and Oyster Tasting

1 hourfrom AUD $85
Private Tour: Personal Travel Photographer Tour in Sydney
★ 3.0 (1)
Australia

Private Tour: Personal Travel Photographer Tour in Sydney

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $398
Upside Down House Photo Experience in Sydney
★ 1.0 (1)
Australia

Upside Down House Photo Experience in Sydney

30 minfrom AUD $21
Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise
★ 1.0 (1)
Australia

Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise

3 hoursfrom AUD $130
Limoroo, Luxe Private Transfers to The Blue Mountains Australia
Australia

Limoroo, Luxe Private Transfers to The Blue Mountains Australia

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $450
Vacation Photographer in Sydney
Australia

Vacation Photographer in Sydney

30 minfrom AUD $414
Private Photography Experience in Sydney
Australia

Private Photography Experience in Sydney

1 hourfrom AUD $599
Sydney Local Fashion Designers Shopping Tour with a Stylist
Australia

Sydney Local Fashion Designers Shopping Tour with a Stylist

3 hoursfrom AUD $234
Premium Private Transfer FROM Sydney CBD/Downtown to Sydney Airport 1-13 people
Australia

Premium Private Transfer FROM Sydney CBD/Downtown to Sydney Airport 1-13 people

from AUD $310
Cael's Gate Wine and Chocolate Tasting in Hunter Valley
Australia

Cael's Gate Wine and Chocolate Tasting in Hunter Valley

1 hourfrom AUD $25
Private Departure Transfer of Sydney
Australia

Private Departure Transfer of Sydney

1 min – 45 minfrom AUD $138
Self-Guided Secrets of Sydney Exploration Game
Australia

Self-Guided Secrets of Sydney Exploration Game

2 hoursfrom AUD $32
Cael's Gate Wine Cheese and Charcuterie in Hunter Valley
Australia

Cael's Gate Wine Cheese and Charcuterie in Hunter Valley

2 hoursfrom AUD $35
Scenic Sydney Drive in a Sports Car | Private Tour
Australia

Scenic Sydney Drive in a Sports Car | Private Tour

3 hoursfrom AUD $450
Arakoon National Park: Trial Bay Gaol: Life behind bars kids tour
Australia

Arakoon National Park: Trial Bay Gaol: Life behind bars kids tour

2 hoursfrom AUD $20
Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk Tour
Australia

Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk Tour

40 minfrom AUD $10
90 Minute Private Luxury Cruise on Sydney Harbour - Up to 4
Australia

90 Minute Private Luxury Cruise on Sydney Harbour - Up to 4

1h 30mfrom AUD $780
Airport Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney by Business Car
Australia

Airport Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney by Business Car

25 minfrom AUD $156
Photography Workshop Ideal For Beginners
Australia

Photography Workshop Ideal For Beginners

2 hoursfrom AUD $103
Farm To Bottle Tour
Australia

Farm To Bottle Tour

1h 30mfrom AUD $95
1 Day Thredbo Snow Adventure
Australia

1 Day Thredbo Snow Adventure

23 hoursfrom AUD $169
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